说明：2019 promises to be an exciting year for clean tech. An increasing number of countries, companies and regions are embracing sustainable energy generation and the landscape is rapidly evolving.Here are 6 renewable energy trends to watch in the coming year.Renewable energy is booming in China.GETTY1. Energy StorageEnergy storage plays an important role in balancing power supply and demand, and is key to tackling the intermittency issues of renewable energy. Pairing a storage system with a renewable energy source ensures a smooth and steady power supply, even when weather conditions are not optimal for energy generation.Batteries are the most common storage devices used in renewable energy systems and their use is increasing on both the residential and grid-wide scale. Energy storage tec...

说明：NXP Semiconductors, the world's top chip maker in the auto industry, inked a partnership with a subsidiary of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Monday, to prepare for opportunities in intelligent transportation.Under the partnership with the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, the think tank of MIIT, the two sides will cooperate on research and development of industry standards for the internet of vehicles, talent exchange and product development.The move aims to advance China's car industry with secure connectivity and infrastructural solutions, such as vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications for smarter traffic, NXP said in a statement.It is part of the Dutch company's broadened efforts to tap into opportunit...